Hapoel Tel Aviv Sidelines Two Foreign Players Ahead of Toto Cup Semifinal

Hapoel Tel Aviv is preparing for its Toto Cup semifinal match against Ironi Kiryat Shmona on Sunday evening, following the team's recent qualification for the Conference League playoffs. The club, which has eight foreign players on its roster but is allowed to field only seven, has decided not to include Emmanuel Boateng and Shanda Silva for this game. The coaching staff explained that this decision aims to rest both players ahead of the crucial Conference League playoff match against Atalanta on Thursday.

Coach Eliniv Breda is expected to rotate the squad but remains focused on the Toto Cup semifinal, viewing it as a significant opportunity to secure a spot in the final and potentially win a title. Douglas Aveso is set to be included in the squad and may make his first appearance in the red jersey. Additionally, Shahar Piven is likely to start as right back, with Daniel Dappa leading the attack.

The club is taking the match seriously despite the rotation, emphasizing the importance of the Toto Cup as part of their competitive goals this season.